Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Long Grove, IL

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Cecily A. Kanter
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Long Grove, IL 60047
"Your Comfort and Your Health" is always a priority with me. My goal as a psychologist is to provide meaningful, compassionate, and successful therapy. Successful clients have reported that I have provided them with a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for treatment, which allowed them to grow and develop new strengths. I utilize a number of strategies to engage individuals and families in treatment, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral (CBT), client centered and family therapies. I believe in and facilitate a strength-based approach to treatment, allowing the individual to develop and recognize their personal strengths.
"Your Comfort and Your Health" is always a priority with me. My goal as a psychologist is to provide meaningful, compassionate, and successful therapy. Successful clients have reported that I have provided them with a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for treatment, which allowed them to grow and develop new strengths. I utilize a number of strategies to engage individuals and families in treatment, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral (CBT), client centered and family therapies. I believe in and facilitate a strength-based approach to treatment, allowing the individual to develop and recognize their personal strengths.
(847) 453-3526 View (847) 453-3526
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Audrey Grahame Raden
Counselor, MA, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Long Grove, IL 60047
Not accepting new clients
You're tossing and turning with your mind churning over What Ifs or moments that haunt. You feel stressed or overwhelmed; a sense of dread always lurking in the background. Maybe you're snapping at people or pushing them away. It might seem like everyone else is able to do things so much easier or better. Sometimes it seems like you're moving through thick fog. But it doesn't have to be this way.
You're tossing and turning with your mind churning over What Ifs or moments that haunt. You feel stressed or overwhelmed; a sense of dread always lurking in the background. Maybe you're snapping at people or pushing them away. It might seem like everyone else is able to do things so much easier or better. Sometimes it seems like you're moving through thick fog. But it doesn't have to be this way.
(224) 875-6536 View (224) 875-6536
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Cherry Hill Counseling
Verified Verified
Long Grove, IL 60049
Cherry Hill Counseling is one of the longest-standing counseling practices in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago. Cherry Hill has seven locations including: Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, McHenry, Deer Park, Chicago, Grayslake, and Wheaton. Our counseling services include: individual therapy, family therapy, counseling for children and adolescents, marital and premarital therapy, group therapy, and psychological testing.
Cherry Hill Counseling is one of the longest-standing counseling practices in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago. Cherry Hill has seven locations including: Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, McHenry, Deer Park, Chicago, Grayslake, and Wheaton. Our counseling services include: individual therapy, family therapy, counseling for children and adolescents, marital and premarital therapy, group therapy, and psychological testing.
(847) 386-2109 View (847) 386-2109

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Rachel Salk
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Deerfield, IL 60015
Salk has expertise in mood disorders, eating disorders, behavioral sleep medicine, perinatal mental health, and gender and sexual minority youth.
Dr. Rachel Salk is a licensed psychologist who provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Dr. Salk primarily uses a client-centered and cognitive-behavioral approach when working with clients. She also incorporates elements from mindfulness-based stress reduction, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dr. Salk specializes in working with women and girls at various life transitions, including adolescence, college, and the perinatal period.
Salk has expertise in mood disorders, eating disorders, behavioral sleep medicine, perinatal mental health, and gender and sexual minority youth.
Dr. Rachel Salk is a licensed psychologist who provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Dr. Salk primarily uses a client-centered and cognitive-behavioral approach when working with clients. She also incorporates elements from mindfulness-based stress reduction, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dr. Salk specializes in working with women and girls at various life transitions, including adolescence, college, and the perinatal period.
(847) 860-7095 View (847) 860-7095
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Brenda L. Danielson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Palatine, IL 60067
I am certified in a variety of evidence-based practices for insomnia, trauma, reproductive mental health, and grief.
If you are feeling disempowered, stressed in your relationships, facing a loss or in the midst of a life transition you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois and Wisconsin practicing as a psychotherapist since 2007. I emphasize a wholistic, strength based approach that helps my clients realize their inner potential and break free from destructive environments and patterns.
I am certified in a variety of evidence-based practices for insomnia, trauma, reproductive mental health, and grief.
If you are feeling disempowered, stressed in your relationships, facing a loss or in the midst of a life transition you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois and Wisconsin practicing as a psychotherapist since 2007. I emphasize a wholistic, strength based approach that helps my clients realize their inner potential and break free from destructive environments and patterns.
(224) 328-2203 x424 View (224) 328-2203 x424
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Illinois Sleep Counseling
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Deerfield, IL 60015  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If your reading this you've probably tried many different things to fix your sleep problems.
My primarily focus is on helping people who are experiencing problems with insomnia and other sleep disorders. If you're having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep and feel sleepy throughout the day give me a call or send me an email. Together we can beat this. Remote telehealth is available.
If your reading this you've probably tried many different things to fix your sleep problems.
My primarily focus is on helping people who are experiencing problems with insomnia and other sleep disorders. If you're having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep and feel sleepy throughout the day give me a call or send me an email. Together we can beat this. Remote telehealth is available.
(847) 469-9170 View (847) 469-9170
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Serge Sorokin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
Dr. Sorokin effectively treats depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and substance abuse by successfully combining hypnosis and psychotherapy. He also specializes in relationship problems, anger management, OCD, domestic abuse, sleep issues and PTSD. If you feel stock in life and powerless to change things, if you feel fatigue and constantly worry it's time to start changing your life. Dr. Sorokin utilizes his innovative approach to create a long-lasting improvement in your emotional and physical condition and achieve a successful, balanced life. He effectively utilizes holistic approach to help you recognize an important unity of human body, mind and spirit.
Dr. Sorokin effectively treats depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and substance abuse by successfully combining hypnosis and psychotherapy. He also specializes in relationship problems, anger management, OCD, domestic abuse, sleep issues and PTSD. If you feel stock in life and powerless to change things, if you feel fatigue and constantly worry it's time to start changing your life. Dr. Sorokin utilizes his innovative approach to create a long-lasting improvement in your emotional and physical condition and achieve a successful, balanced life. He effectively utilizes holistic approach to help you recognize an important unity of human body, mind and spirit.
(847) 607-6525 View (847) 607-6525
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Felix Laevsky
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
I have been specializing in Biofeedback since 2004, with a primary focus on chronic pain, anxiety and stress management. Through the use of Biofeedback techniques and technology, relaxation, breathing, and other mind-body techniques, I have helped many people struggling with stress, pain and pain-related symptoms such as sleep problems, anxiety, muscle tension and breathing difficulties. Biofeedback principles and technology are amazing! If you would like to know how stress affects your body you can see it in your own " biofeedback physiological mirror" which works similar to your bathroom mirror.
I have been specializing in Biofeedback since 2004, with a primary focus on chronic pain, anxiety and stress management. Through the use of Biofeedback techniques and technology, relaxation, breathing, and other mind-body techniques, I have helped many people struggling with stress, pain and pain-related symptoms such as sleep problems, anxiety, muscle tension and breathing difficulties. Biofeedback principles and technology are amazing! If you would like to know how stress affects your body you can see it in your own " biofeedback physiological mirror" which works similar to your bathroom mirror.
(847) 960-3313 View (847) 960-3313
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Ruth Anderson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
I have immediate openings! ! I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I specialize in Health Psychology with an emphasis on helping individuals who have experienced major medical events and acute/chronic medical difficulties or changes. I understand how scary such changes and adjustments can be, and am here to help you process and move forward with your life. I also am experienced in treating chronic pain, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, functional disorders, mood swings and bipolar disorders, relationship challenges, grief, and struggles specific to those with neurodevelopment differences such as autism.
I have immediate openings! ! I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I specialize in Health Psychology with an emphasis on helping individuals who have experienced major medical events and acute/chronic medical difficulties or changes. I understand how scary such changes and adjustments can be, and am here to help you process and move forward with your life. I also am experienced in treating chronic pain, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, functional disorders, mood swings and bipolar disorders, relationship challenges, grief, and struggles specific to those with neurodevelopment differences such as autism.
(779) 246-3520 View (779) 246-3520
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The Chicago Integrative Center for Psychology
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, IL 60045
• No Fatigue • No Insomnia • No Sexual Dysfunction • No Weight Gain.
When it comes to mental health treatment, our approach is simple and unique: our accomplished team of physicians and therapists work together to diagnose and treat your body, mind and spirit as a whole. We are one of the few practices combining traditional treatment with evidence-based alternative therapies, all under one roof. We are privileged to have changed the lives of many families in Chicago's North Shore, as well as out-of-state and foreign visitors. Our "whole body" approach to treating mental health conditions is supported by clinical studies. These include but are not limited to: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), diet and exercise, spiritual/social evaluation, yoga and art therapy. Many still focus only on the brain, treating symptoms, not causes. In many cases they over-prescribe medications. While our physicians do prescribe medications as needed, what sets us apart is our commitment to explore all options. We search for root causes and provide the most appropriate treatment, not merely the most convenient one. When we do prescribe, we go the extra mile to customize a plan that minimizes side effects. You and your family deserve the best in healthcare!
• No Fatigue • No Insomnia • No Sexual Dysfunction • No Weight Gain.
When it comes to mental health treatment, our approach is simple and unique: our accomplished team of physicians and therapists work together to diagnose and treat your body, mind and spirit as a whole. We are one of the few practices combining traditional treatment with evidence-based alternative therapies, all under one roof. We are privileged to have changed the lives of many families in Chicago's North Shore, as well as out-of-state and foreign visitors. Our "whole body" approach to treating mental health conditions is supported by clinical studies. These include but are not limited to: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), diet and exercise, spiritual/social evaluation, yoga and art therapy. Many still focus only on the brain, treating symptoms, not causes. In many cases they over-prescribe medications. While our physicians do prescribe medications as needed, what sets us apart is our commitment to explore all options. We search for root causes and provide the most appropriate treatment, not merely the most convenient one. When we do prescribe, we go the extra mile to customize a plan that minimizes side effects. You and your family deserve the best in healthcare!
(224) 427-6245 View (224) 427-6245
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Ivy Lynn Ellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Lake Forest, IL 60045  (Online Only)
Is your anxiety on overdrive- you're overthinking, your mind is racing, you can't sleep? Does every task feel like a struggle, and you’re just exhausted from it all? If it feels impossible to cope with the stress of everyday life, now might be the time to connect with a therapist who can help you manage the ups and downs. Continue reading to learn how you can book a therapy session today, where you can finally express yourself without reservations and fear of judgement.
Is your anxiety on overdrive- you're overthinking, your mind is racing, you can't sleep? Does every task feel like a struggle, and you’re just exhausted from it all? If it feels impossible to cope with the stress of everyday life, now might be the time to connect with a therapist who can help you manage the ups and downs. Continue reading to learn how you can book a therapy session today, where you can finally express yourself without reservations and fear of judgement.
(847) 316-0110 View (847) 316-0110
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Dr. Tracy Aneziris
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincolnshire, IL 60069  (Online Only)
I often provide education and tools for mindfulness, pain management, sleep hygiene, nutrition, behavioral management, and journaling recommendations based on their individual needs.
I view therapy as a journey for self-exploration and positive change. In sessions, I work as a teammate and motivator for my clients to reach their goals and improve their quality of life. My success in helping clients comes from gaining a deeper understanding about client experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In addition, I help clients seek awareness about how their emotional experiences impact their biological health and functioning.
I often provide education and tools for mindfulness, pain management, sleep hygiene, nutrition, behavioral management, and journaling recommendations based on their individual needs.
I view therapy as a journey for self-exploration and positive change. In sessions, I work as a teammate and motivator for my clients to reach their goals and improve their quality of life. My success in helping clients comes from gaining a deeper understanding about client experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In addition, I help clients seek awareness about how their emotional experiences impact their biological health and functioning.
(224) 313-0275 View (224) 313-0275
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Caryn Barkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Deerfield, IL 60015
My specialties in working with children and parents include oppositional behavior, tantrums, sleep disorders, toileting issues, power struggles, transitions, depression/anxiety, grief, divorce, family conflict, trauma, medical trauma, medical issues, and rare disease.
In my 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have experience working with clients of all ages and enjoy helping others through struggles impacting their everyday lives. I provide both counseling and consultation to help alleviate the difficulties families experience by using psychodynamic, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral approaches. I have extensive training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, which enables me to use play therapy and narration with young children to help relieve child behaviors that negatively impact the family. This approach also helps parents cope with the stressful demands of parenthood.
My specialties in working with children and parents include oppositional behavior, tantrums, sleep disorders, toileting issues, power struggles, transitions, depression/anxiety, grief, divorce, family conflict, trauma, medical trauma, medical issues, and rare disease.
In my 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have experience working with clients of all ages and enjoy helping others through struggles impacting their everyday lives. I provide both counseling and consultation to help alleviate the difficulties families experience by using psychodynamic, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral approaches. I have extensive training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, which enables me to use play therapy and narration with young children to help relieve child behaviors that negatively impact the family. This approach also helps parents cope with the stressful demands of parenthood.
(224) 808-4881 View (224) 808-4881
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Vilija Ball
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
My broad expertise gained through clinical practice, advanced training, and as a professor helps me facilitate change for individuals of all ages, families, and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds and to help those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, insomnia, eating disorders, behavioral and relationship issues, and other concerns.
I enjoy helping individuals heal, see breakthroughs, and increase their resilience and ability to find effective approaches to their presenting concerns.  My passion is to empower clients to manage life difficulties that encroach on their envisioned life architecture by gently identifying and removing obstacles, learning adaptive coping, finding meaning and strength, and sometimes rebuilding from the very foundation when faced with life-changing adversities.  Issues germinate and gain destructive power if ignored or dealt with using unhelpful distractions, so you can feel good about taking that first step to call me with no delay.
My broad expertise gained through clinical practice, advanced training, and as a professor helps me facilitate change for individuals of all ages, families, and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds and to help those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, insomnia, eating disorders, behavioral and relationship issues, and other concerns.
I enjoy helping individuals heal, see breakthroughs, and increase their resilience and ability to find effective approaches to their presenting concerns.  My passion is to empower clients to manage life difficulties that encroach on their envisioned life architecture by gently identifying and removing obstacles, learning adaptive coping, finding meaning and strength, and sometimes rebuilding from the very foundation when faced with life-changing adversities.  Issues germinate and gain destructive power if ignored or dealt with using unhelpful distractions, so you can feel good about taking that first step to call me with no delay.
(833) 710-7770 x3 View (833) 710-7770 x3
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Victoria Bangieva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
I am passionate about empowering people to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I work with adult clients seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, perfectionism, and life transitions. I am specialized in treating issues at the intersection of physical and emotional health, such as insomnia, weight-management, and chronic health issues. Additionally, I work with professionals in demanding careers to address performance, work-life balance, and burnout. I aim to demystify therapeutic skills and enable individuals to continue to benefit from them long after therapy ends.
I am passionate about empowering people to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I work with adult clients seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, perfectionism, and life transitions. I am specialized in treating issues at the intersection of physical and emotional health, such as insomnia, weight-management, and chronic health issues. Additionally, I work with professionals in demanding careers to address performance, work-life balance, and burnout. I aim to demystify therapeutic skills and enable individuals to continue to benefit from them long after therapy ends.
(872) 201-3275 View (872) 201-3275
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Dr. Bill Bautista
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Schaumburg, IL 60173
These symptoms often decrease our overall quality of life and create an impact on healthy patterns of sleep, appetite, energy, motivation and relationships.
I am Dr. Bill Bautista; a bilingual/bicultural (Spanish/English) licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois. My education and experiences are based on formal schooling in Mexico and United States. I have worked in private practice since 2012 specializing in therapeutic work with children, adolescents, adults and multigenerational families. In my practice, I draw from past experience working with diverse clients in hospitals, clinics, non-for-profits, police, schools, college and university settings. I apply various therapeutic models & tailor sessions to the specific needs of clients.
These symptoms often decrease our overall quality of life and create an impact on healthy patterns of sleep, appetite, energy, motivation and relationships.
I am Dr. Bill Bautista; a bilingual/bicultural (Spanish/English) licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois. My education and experiences are based on formal schooling in Mexico and United States. I have worked in private practice since 2012 specializing in therapeutic work with children, adolescents, adults and multigenerational families. In my practice, I draw from past experience working with diverse clients in hospitals, clinics, non-for-profits, police, schools, college and university settings. I apply various therapeutic models & tailor sessions to the specific needs of clients.
(224) 203-5323 View (224) 203-5323
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Peter Dodzik
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPdN, ABN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. My particular practice specialties include dementing disorders, ADHD, Sleep Disorders, dyslexia, pervasive developmental disorders and children with complex medical conditions such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, genetic and toxic/metabolic disorders. I am a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at Indiana University Medical School in Fort Wayne, Indiana where I teach courses in psychiatry to second year medical students including lectures on autism, Asperger's Syndrome and neurodevelopmental conditions. I am also an Adjunct Professor at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Schaumburg, IL.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. My particular practice specialties include dementing disorders, ADHD, Sleep Disorders, dyslexia, pervasive developmental disorders and children with complex medical conditions such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, genetic and toxic/metabolic disorders. I am a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at Indiana University Medical School in Fort Wayne, Indiana where I teach courses in psychiatry to second year medical students including lectures on autism, Asperger's Syndrome and neurodevelopmental conditions. I am also an Adjunct Professor at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Schaumburg, IL.
(847) 577-0904 View (847) 577-0904
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Alena Binder
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
I have interest and expertise in a variety of issues including: abuse or neglect; aggressive behavior; alcoholism; anger; anxiety; attention deficit; depressed mood; impulsivity; learning problems; life changes (divorce, illness, death); low self-esteem; new mother anxiety; pressure to be "perfect", relationship difficulties; separation; and sleep or toilet training.
I have worked with children, adults and families for more than 25 years. Using an integrative perspective, I apply a range of techniques, including those based in attachment, family systems, and cognitive behavioral theories. Prior to establishing my private practice, I worked in a variety of settings from inner-city neighborhoods of Washington DC, Baltimore and Chicago, to small towns in North Africa.Throughout my career, I have sought to demystify mental health and psychotherapy by actively involving my clients in the intake and therapy process.
I have interest and expertise in a variety of issues including: abuse or neglect; aggressive behavior; alcoholism; anger; anxiety; attention deficit; depressed mood; impulsivity; learning problems; life changes (divorce, illness, death); low self-esteem; new mother anxiety; pressure to be "perfect", relationship difficulties; separation; and sleep or toilet training.
I have worked with children, adults and families for more than 25 years. Using an integrative perspective, I apply a range of techniques, including those based in attachment, family systems, and cognitive behavioral theories. Prior to establishing my private practice, I worked in a variety of settings from inner-city neighborhoods of Washington DC, Baltimore and Chicago, to small towns in North Africa.Throughout my career, I have sought to demystify mental health and psychotherapy by actively involving my clients in the intake and therapy process.
(847) 973-7075 View (847) 973-7075
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Dr. Laura Kupperman-Caron
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056  (Online Only)
I have specialized training in evidence based practices in improving sleep, addressing experiences of trauma, and substance use.
I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I am here to empower you to be the best version of yourself. I take a humanistic approach and practice cultural humility in my work with clients. I can support you with role transitions, such as parenthood, pregnancy, relationships, and significant life events, such as trauma, loss, chronic illness, and aging. If you are struggling with your identity and place in the world, I can help with a balance of compassion and guidance.
I have specialized training in evidence based practices in improving sleep, addressing experiences of trauma, and substance use.
I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I am here to empower you to be the best version of yourself. I take a humanistic approach and practice cultural humility in my work with clients. I can support you with role transitions, such as parenthood, pregnancy, relationships, and significant life events, such as trauma, loss, chronic illness, and aging. If you are struggling with your identity and place in the world, I can help with a balance of compassion and guidance.
(312) 380-9155 View (312) 380-9155
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Nathaniel Hope LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
My first question to any new client is, "How will you know when therapy is over?" This helps us both to define the goals of therapy. Together, we'll focus on solutions to problems, and build on the strengths already there.
My first question to any new client is, "How will you know when therapy is over?" This helps us both to define the goals of therapy. Together, we'll focus on solutions to problems, and build on the strengths already there.
(847) 416-0201 View (847) 416-0201
Sleep or Insomnia Therapists

How effective is treatment for insomnia?

The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.

Are there specific medications for sleep problems?

There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.

Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?

There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.

What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?

Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.